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Pella head coach Jay McKinstrey motions for a two point conversion during their state semi-final football game against Harlan at the UNI Dome on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in Cedar Falls. Pella would go on to win 49-31 to advance to the state championship game.(Photo: Brian Powers/The Register)Buy Photo

Downs was on the team as a freshman last season. That says a lot since Pella doesn't bring up many ninth graders. He's got physical skills that most his age don't have: Great hands, quick feet, speed and savvy.

"He's a really special athlete," Pella quarterback Ryan Gustafson said. "He's the guy you can count on to make the big play."

Division I potential? It appears so. But will he play offense or defense in college? Wait a couple of years.

Norwalk's Zach Marker stood out in the second half

Marker had a 70-yard run and threw for another 61 yards Friday. And that's after he moved to quarterback from receiver.

A junior, he proved he's got potential to play several positions. Nice job by the Norwalk coaching staff to get him on the field as much as possible.

Marker caught a 14-yard touchdown pass early in the second quarter from starting QB Max Sutcliffe.

Sutcliffe did a good job running the team, picking up more than 100 yards of offense against an outstanding Pella defense.

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Johnston's Nuutele Davis (30) takes a handoff from Johnston's Andrew Nord (10) during their football game against Dowling Catholic at Johnston on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 in Johnston. Brian Powers/The Register

Ankeny's Jordan Kumm (14) defends as Cedar Falls' Luke Anhalt (2) makes a catch on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Iowa City Regina quarterback Scott Arndt (11) hands the ball off to running back Scott Blondin (14) during a Class 1A varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Regina in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen

Dowling Catholic's Jayson Murray (2) rushes in for a touchdown during their football game against Johnston on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 in Johnston. Dowling Catholic would go on to win 27-0. Brian Powers/The Register

Des Moines Roosevelt sophomore Finn Claypool can't keep ahold of East running back Aubrey Gillard during a play in the third quarter on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Young Roosevelt fans get high fives from Teddy, the Des Moines Roosevelt mascot, during the game against Des Moines East on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Des Moines East running back Aubrey Gillard pounds his way for extra yards after breaking off a big run against Roosevelt on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Bryon Houlgrave/The Register

Ankeny's Brody Brecht (11) and Cedar Falls' David Louviere (33) battle for a pass on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Ankeny's Hayes Gibson (4) and Cedar Falls' Jackson Gilbert (1) battle for a pass on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Ankeny's Max Griffin (7) and Nick Scherle (3) celebrate on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Ankeny Quarterback Jase Bauer (8) looks for an open receiver on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Ankeny Quarterback Jase Bauer (8) rolls out for a pass on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Ankeny Quarterback Jase Bauer (8) looks for an open receiver on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Cedar Falls Quarterback Cael Loecher (8) hands off to Bo Grosse (3) on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Ankeny's Cael Boyd (15) takes a fake handoff on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Cedar Falls Quarterback Cael Loecher (8) fires off a pass on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Ankeny's Ray Crawford (1) takes a handoff on his way to the end zone on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Ankeny's Cael Boyd (15) fights off his way up the field on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Ankeny's Landon Wolf (7) runs the ball against Cedar Falls on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Ankeny's Landon Wolf (7) fights his way up field on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Ankeny's Landon Wolf (7) scrambles towards the end zone on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Ankeny's Cael Boyd (15) fights off Cedar Falls tacklers on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 during a football game between the Ankeny Hawks and the Cedar Falls Tigers at Northview Middle School. Merle Laswell/For the Register

Pella Christian players celebrate with teammate Noah Treimer (31) after he scored a touchdown during a Class 1A varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Regina in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen

Pella Christian's Noah Treimer (31) celebrates after blocking a field goal while Regina placekicker Michael Dunn (50) stands by during a Class 1A varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Regina in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Regina quarterback Scott Arndt (11) hands the ball off to running back Scott Blondin (14) during a Class 1A varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Regina in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen

Pella Christian's Noah Treimer (31) crosses the goal line ahead of a tackle by Iowa City Regina's Kieler Brown (3) during a Class 1A varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Regina in Iowa City. Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen

University of Iowa Drum Major Analisa Iole chats with City High band members following the Hawkeye Marching Band's halftime performance at City High on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. David Scriver/For the Press-Citizen